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Viennese Modernist Steel Chandelier by Dagobert Peche

Creator: Dagobert Peche
Offered by: Kulik Selzer

Description
“Dagobert Peche was the greatest ornamental genius Austria has produced since the Baroque” - Josef Hoffmann

With the striking presence of this six-armed steel chandelier by Dagobert Peche, blending the dramatic embellishment of the Baroque with the tones and ridged upwards sweep of the Gothic, rethought in repeating geometric lines that are distinctly Viennese and of this period, it is easy to see why Josef Hoffmann spoke so highly of his colleague at the Wienner Werkstätte, where Peche served as Creative Director from 1915 until his death in 1923.

Wide-ranging in his design interests, Peche initially trained as an architect, where the ‘historical-modern’ mixed style of Friedrich Ohmann opened up his approach to ornament and historic forms when he began to focus more on Decorative Arts. With a style that was sometimes described as ‘Spiky Baroque’, Peche’s work remains visually arresting today, and this brilliant and ornate chandelier, constructed from a series of fluted, conical steel forms, shows precisely why he was considered to be a master of ornament, forward-thinking and highly influential in leading a radical new era in design.

Dimensions: Height 102cm x Diameter 60cm

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	Austria
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	metal
Condition:	Good. Requires rewiring, this can be carried out to UK, European or US specification.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Secession
Incollect Reference #:	679463

Dimensions

H.	40.16 in;	Diam.	23.62 in;
H.	102 cm;	Diam.	60 cm;

Message from Seller:

Kulik Selzer specializes in curating modern libraries on visual culture and design, as well as sourcing exceptional pieces of modern design and decorative arts. Viewings are available by appointment at our showrooms in London and Rancho Santa Fe. Contact us at 858.269.2422 or email babette@kulikselzer.com.